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The master plan will synthesize recent community engagement, existing community plans and outputs from artist workshops to recommend art types, themes and priority locations. Staff said they expect to complete the plan by the end of the calendar year and to pursue at least one major public-art project annually beginning in 2026, subject to budget availability.
Staff also reported Tipton's selection for IU Bloomington's Placemaking Studio. Design students visited the site and have produced initial gateway signage concepts; the city hopes to implement at least one gateway sign per year pending material and installation costs. Staff noted a community interest in connecting public art themes with branding work under way.
Participation in library workshops grew over the summer; staff reported earlier sessions were small but a July session drew an estimated 15 to 20 participants, including multiple generations. The arts commission said it will present the draft master plan to the board for feedback before finalization.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","07-14-25 Board of Works and Public Safety Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The arts commission reported on visiting artist Landon Caldwell's workshops and a public art master plan due this year; the city will also use IU Bloomington design students to develop gateway signage with a goal of installing at least one gateway sign per year pending budget.","taxTitle","Tipton City, Tipton County, Indiana","taxId",56028,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6172333,"Parks department reports cemetery sales, Scott cabin roof repair and park maintenance needs",113,92000,205000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5389789-3e7ae99ee4d4f6d1a3110f015eab4c9b&start=92&end=205","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5389789-3e7ae99ee4d4f6d1a3110f015eab4c9b/thumbnail_92000.jpg","/articles/6172333/Tipton-City/Tipton-County/Indiana/Parks-department-reports-cemetery-sales-Scott-cabin-roof-repair-and-park-maintenance-needs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6172333-1e63a003f9d947570ba3209bf95adc59/orig.mp4?Expires=1771155795&Signature=nVkaHko6ZPc1H1dXb6h0fGlapLIJZdZ5KZiKOSbNmwdmO2aqhvBQNvHjDDWQD8IAxuzqWr3j6Mu9SYN56WPvNedimKuQ7hQn2XUw0hZ09VdIaTOBtoADeV1GKIr0vE0t65gW6okyiCGkBmfCikhnLGoy5qXtWL~fdDnLeJCLj1mO5yznr-mybE9apUpJ2VrNnUdbL9WUQ8uLJYI6vcqqmKDopVY-LrTlQLLcvKLAae1jYvHbi7dy5FnVbeQkIYdM1L44YB9Xo56uUNpjtKIsWB-1NpBtVNiUzBugKPFQWE8cfclaDgDfxL1-qCMJ2vYpSprGo~4KVfcDwZdOp90b9g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the Board of Public Works meeting, parks staff (Diane) gave an update on cemetery and park operations, saying the cemetery recorded one new cremation vault and three lot sales totaling $3,600 and that parks staff are monitoring 33 grass violations.
Diane said repairs to the Scott cabin roof were completed but that a replacement roof had not been included in the department budget; she described the existing roof as about 25 years old and requiring repeated repairs. The parks team said they are meeting with a representative about replacing some outdated playground equipment and that they had removed a few hazardous trees recently.
Diane also said a planned concert date was corrected to Aug. 9 and that three trees on a city right-of-way were scheduled for removal, with the Tree City funding those removals. She noted one possible property-damage claim at the Lions Club and that staff had taken photographs and engaged the insurance process.
Staff said they were working on language for a new trail sign to reflect both phases of the trail and associated engineering information. Board members asked routine questions about water and other maintenance; no formal decisions or budget reallocations were made during the report.","Parks staff reported one new cremation vault, three lots sold for $3,600, 33 grass-code violations, completed roof repairs on the Scott cabin and upcoming concert and playground equipment work.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6172338,"Building department reports permit revenue uptick; DMT Capital and local projects moving slowly",164,282000,446000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5389789-3e7ae99ee4d4f6d1a3110f015eab4c9b&start=282&end=446","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5389789-3e7ae99ee4d4f6d1a3110f015eab4c9b/thumbnail_282000.jpg","/articles/6172338/Tipton-City/Tipton-County/Indiana/Building-department-reports-permit-revenue-uptick-DMT-Capital-and-local-projects-moving-slowly","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6172338-2b50004e4f4c43053bc335e1b8a6b80b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771155795&Signature=lns6ns4j7tzK9MroyKPvdg~8vjq8wT9zFGVLdtm6mMU7A~g1B8wUpY-cuDBva~aaeeiq6JRwSJHAQcb8~5VV180qdQ3QlK6n1o5iqi6~l7fszE7q-LrJeBTSO5EiqT29FHeJEXw~Yjc1DHxY0vkVK9hwoFrMgcKj9v1iaAfAvYtfM8hjYRjZG1ZQMaeVpubs7AZXuZ-xbEWs-w8IzUr8B3UMN2Y2Qy~UrSKxWuOqcKPGZJgnw1W70-IZYmDKutYwV6KrXEUqRtY0z1pbRxcei1FDIYrYeCJs~wxCcM4EsxD~1LELzrxwLU8LRxJlc2dglHy0L-YofmIb-BNMF8pzIw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The city's building department told the Board of Public Works that June permit revenue was $8,850 and year-to-date collections were nearly $32,000, about $2,000 higher than the same period last year. Department staff said most permit revenue is from the city rather than the county.
Staff updated the board on several projects. DMT Capital's West Jefferson work was reported to have completed state design review, allowing the city to issue a permit; the company is expected to seek a sign variance before the Board of Zoning Appeals. Staff said they have not yet received permit filings for a separate West Jefferson project handled by another entity and that some developers have faced internal and external challenges during design review.
Staff also reported plans to place a building permit for a Kaufmann property (address discussed as 136 East Jones) in the current permit report, and that an open permit for that property had been renewed or replaced by a more recent permit this year. The department said they would schedule inspections to verify progress. Staff noted they had no agendas or petitions before the planning commission or BZA this month but expected at least one BZA hearing in the second half of August.
Staff solicited applicants for a building inspector position and noted the office can provide permit reports broken down by city and county on request. The board raised questions about specific properties, including 822 Mill Street, and staff said they had contacted the property owner and found the site substantially cleaned up.
No formal land-use approvals or variances were decided at the meeting; staff said forthcoming petitions and BZA hearings will return to the board when scheduled.","The building department reported $8,850 in June permit revenue and nearly $32,000 year-to-date, said staff, noted DMT Capital's West Jefferson project is completing state design review, and that other local permits and sign variances will appear before boards in coming weeks.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6172343,"Tipton outlines East/West Street work, $240,000 Safe Streets grant and public safety building bid timeline",1079,791000,1870000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5389789-3e7ae99ee4d4f6d1a3110f015eab4c9b&start=791&end=1870","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5389789-3e7ae99ee4d4f6d1a3110f015eab4c9b/thumbnail_791000.jpg","/articles/6172343/Tipton-City/Tipton-County/Indiana/Tipton-outlines-EastWest-Street-work-240000-Safe-Streets-grant-and-public-safety-building-bid-timeline","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6172343-9c564e2267712f82d9fe513fd216dfc2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771155795&Signature=TyiTl9WDjR1nMmr0LdMveWt3IIfHnzDSAGcjvvxMuLH732rX738kUPRSn2tbGdLUOOdMo4MSbIpjYveO9-9KPY5UxBuDc3PnaxBWHpDfcZUmq-pCu8wu~-bzJKbuTyIn2xy4RjjaLdMhCgfyFhCR3eyPD~KRAZ6dgj6CAP1kBOCnQIMCegMFRl6bJJEJzEcpcEhVL325jNJW6GwV2eWtUKsFkv9XMbvqP9NQD68kPyGnOc2XBVXv~UidQLzxI0SoXolwqdn06A4Z5FTYUZJqN-6XVKGm5NrhxzlzqYQLN91k6Um6gaFplsGDlnTXYvkndx5B-iLnHprYFPt1NLmxKA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff briefed the Board of Public Works on multiple capital projects at the July meeting, including ongoing work on West Street, a multi-phase East Street stormwater and sidewalk project, a $240,000 Safe Streets for All grant study, and the upcoming bid for a Public Safety Building renovation.
The projects matter because they address chronic stormwater and pedestrian-safety problems on Tipton's east side and aim to improve access and drainage in neighborhoods that have experienced significant flooding. Staff said the projects are \"generational,\" acknowledging construction disruptions in the short term for long-term benefit.
Staff reported West Street crews were finishing final grade and expected paving weather permitting; once paved, concrete crews will complete sidewalks and intersection work. The East Street project will proceed in phases northward to address stormwater and missing sidewalks, with particular attention to the area near McDonald's and Carter Small where sidewalks \"simply don't exist,\" staff said.
City staff said the Safe Streets for All federal grant award of $240,000 will fund a comprehensive safety action plan focused on pedestrian safety and sidewalk gaps on the east side. Bids for the study were out and due in August; a review panel will assess proposals and recommend a vendor to the board.
On the Public Safety Building, staff said chiefs have selected materials and colors and that design documents are near final for a bid package expected by mid-August; the goal is to have construction largely completed by the end of the year. Staff cautioned that some work (for example on Parkland Avenue) could be logistically challenging for residents during construction but stressed they will maintain property access.
No formal board actions on capital contracts or bond authorization occurred at the meeting; staff said review panels and forthcoming bid openings will return recommendations to the Board of Public Works for decision.
The board also asked staff to convene review panels for received RFPs and to ensure access plans for residents are included in contracts.","City staff updated the Board of Public Works on multi-phase East Street stormwater and street projects, a $240,000 federal Safe Streets for All grant to study pedestrian safety, and plans to bid a Public Safety Building reconstruction this summer with work expected to start later in the year.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6172348,"Tipton officials weigh raising waste fee after repeated trash truck breakdowns",262,964000,1226000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5389789-3e7ae99ee4d4f6d1a3110f015eab4c9b&start=964&end=1226","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5389789-3e7ae99ee4d4f6d1a3110f015eab4c9b/thumbnail_964000.jpg","/articles/6172348/Tipton-City/Tipton-County/Indiana/Tipton-officials-weigh-raising-waste-fee-after-repeated-trash-truck-breakdowns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6172348-d78b5876b338eb5c4b7bd55a20f6cc11/orig.mp4?Expires=1771155795&Signature=ML21ecDgUY2EIjJqDvghnd6EkA4MoPwSuWdZCC88eoLJNgFlkbmPz92fTh7Zzn5ZQD-LUKYCO7IRBhVsF0ZVKxViqTnU42xtorVHjVgAJAtP~s0eofxG1LOhtVGD1G7KW9rtsFcflCoo00Dsv8OGgoVm-T4Cldjuv8YT-b9c7yxCJZLEsFAPzr1E~ZUHsz9JlDFmkLzKAFjle-C2-4KeabzZrOIZTCQwIeIUn78rx1HTy2RZu3rLgrYmbqzM077x1faB5AjnRImSOV5Ys--v-BBSR47oZzI-N0ZGCOwEtXph5-dCOCV9X5hpIjzoX4es8oPlHAApiXDrr0Q9WFU7gA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of Public Works discussed repeated breakdowns of the city's primary trash truck and the possibility of raising the city's waste fee to pay for a second vehicle at its July meeting. City staff said recurring mechanical failures have forced crews to collect trash by hand and incur repair costs and overtime.
The issue matters because the current $15 fee for trash and recycling, staff said, covers routine expenses but leaves no margin for capital replacement or a backup truck. Without a second truck, a single failure can delay service and require manual pickups that demand more labor.
Street Department staff reported that the city's trash truck has required several expensive repairs in recent months, including a PTO shaft replacement and frequent out-of-service periods. A board member summarized the argument for new revenue: \"I think it's time that we pull the trigger on. Nobody wants to do this, but we're gonna have to raise the tax rate.\" The statement was made during discussion of options to fund a second truck.
Staff provided cost context: the city currently charges $15 for trash, recycling and yard waste pickup; recent truck repairs have cost roughly $15,000 to $20,000 over the past six months, not counting extra labor for manual collection. Staff said manufacturers now commonly sell dual-drive trucks (right- or left-hand drive) and that single-drive trucks suitable for Tipton's crews are typically $20,000 to $30,000 less than dual-drive models. Staff also reported receiving two quotes and seeking additional vendor estimates.
Board members and staff discussed operational impacts and options. Staff said with two functioning automated trucks, crews could avoid working through lunch and reduce route disruptions. They noted the public works fleet had also faced other downtime (boom truck and bucket truck repairs earlier in the year) that constrained sign and banner work.
No formal vote or rate change was taken; the matter remained a discussion item. The board asked staff to refine cost estimates and options for purchasing a replacement or backup truck and to return with recommendation(s) for council consideration.
The meeting then proceeded to other agenda items, including capital projects, permitting updates and community programs.","City staff told the Board of Public Works that frequent breakdowns of the lone automated trash truck have increased labor costs and prompted discussion of raising the $15 waste fee to fund a second vehicle.","actionData","errors"]

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